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How to Transition Summer Dress Day to Night 2019

8 Easy Ways to Transition Your Summer Dress from Day to Night

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From June to September, we live basically in Summer dresses from white maxis to floral-print midis and silhouettes with ruffled sleeves. During the day, these seasonal silhouettes make for an effortless and breezy outfit with comfortable and practical accessories like flat sandals, roomy tote bags, sunglasses, and hats. Come night time, however, a Summer dress can feel a little casual with said accessories for drinks, dinner, or a party, which is why knowing how to transition a Summer dress from day to night is essential (and trust us, it's easier than you think).

From easy bag swaps to simple shoe changes and a mix of extras suited for the sun and after hours, ahead, we're breaking down 8 easy ways to transition a Summer dress from day to night. Plus, shop the edit of stylish and affordable dresses that are perfect in the heat, all from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's.

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Day: A Woven Tote Bag

Woven totes bags — like this Lou andGrey Avarcas USA Manacor Market Bag ($40) — are quintessentially Summer and super useful during the day from holiday to weekend errands and picnics. For maximum versatility, go for a neutral colour with minimal embellishment.

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Lou andGrey Avarcas USA Manacor Market Bag
$40
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Night: A Woven Mini Bag

While carry-all styles are better suited to daytime, you can maintain the summery feel of a woven bag at night by swapping for a smaller silhouette or mixed-material design like this Brother Vellies Nusa Bucket Bag ($465).

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Brother Vellies Nusa Bucket Bag
$465
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Night: Heeled Strappy Sandals

For a dressier look after hours, switch out your flat sandals for a pair of heeled strappy sandals — like this pair of LC Lauren Conrad Colada Strappy High Heeled Sandals ($40, originally $60) — with minis, midis, or maxis.

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LC Lauren Conrad Colada Strappy High Heeled Sandals
$40
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Day: A Sun Hat

Sun protection is key on hot days and a natural-coloured sunhat like this Bagtazo Bibi Garden Hat ($329) will go with every Summer dress in your wardrobe.

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Bagtazo Bibi Garden Hat
$329
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Night: Hair Accessories

At night, hats are like sunglasses . . . they don't make sense. Instead, a fun hair accessory like this Topshop Pack of 2 Cream Pearl Hair Slide Clips ($9) with make any Summer dress feel trendy and fresh.

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Topshop Pack of 2 Cream Pearl Hair Slide Clips
$9
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Day: Sneakers

White sneakers — like this pair of Vans ComfyCush Authentic SF Sneakers ($75) — are a year-round staple and supercute with Summer dresses when you're touring a new city on holiday or strolling around for hours on the weekends.

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Vans ComfyCush Authentic SF Sneakers
$75
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Night: Embellished Flats

If you're not into heels, an embellished pair of flats like this pair of Mango Seashell Leather Sandals ($50, originally $60) will give any Summer dress a night-out feel in place of sneakers.

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Mango Seashell Leather Sandals
$50
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Day: Sunglasses

No Summer dress is complete without a cool pair of sunnies. For a sleek look, these Krewe Orleans 18K Titanium + Zulu Polarized Sunglasses ($335) are choice.

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Krewe Orleans 18K Titanium + Zulu Polarized Sunglasses
$335
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Night: Unique Earrings

After the sun sets, ditch your sunglasses and accent your Summer dress with a unique pair of earrings like these STVDIO Marguerite Gold-Tone Earrings ($138).

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STVDIO Marguerite Gold-Tone Earrings
$138
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Day: A Structured Shoulder Bag

A structured bag is a polished way to accent a Summer dress for work, like this modern Yuzefi Doris Leather Shoulder Bag ($665).

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Yuzefi Doris Leather Shoulder Bag
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Night: A Structured Mini

Maintain a sleek look at night by swapping out your bigger bag for a structured mini. We love this L'AFSHAR Ida Croc-Effect Leather Tote ($790) which can be carried by the top handle or tortoiseshell strap.

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L'AFSHAR Ida Croc-Effect Leather Tote
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Day: Modern Pearl Jewellery

Natural-looking pearls — like this Timeless Pearly Pearl-Charm Gold-Vermeil Necklace ($190) — are a big trend this Summer and a fun way to dress up any Summer frock.

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Timeless Pearly Pearl-Charm Gold-Vermeil Necklace
$190
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Night: Layered Jewels

At night, no need to swap out your pearls. Instead, keep piling them on to up the drama. This Donni Mixed Pearl Choker ($158) is an easy way to do so.

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Donni Mixed Pearl Choker
$158
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Day: Flip Flops

OK, so. Flip-flop are back and, in fact, they're chic. Case in point, this pair of Tibi Bryan Sandals ($78, originally $195). Try out the trend with your Summer dress during the day whether you're wearing a feminine white maxi, printed mini, or waist-cinching midi.

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Tibi Bryan Sandals
$78
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Night: Heeled Flip Flops

If you're into nostalgic trends, then you'll have no qualms about switching to a heeled flip flop — like these Simon Miller Beep Patent-Leather Sandals ($370) — at night.

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Simon Miller Beep Patent-Leather Sandals
$370
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Shop Summer Dresses

POPSUGAR Belted Maxi Dress ($48, originally $64)

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POPSUGAR Belted Maxi Dress
$48
from kohls.com
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Belted Maxi Dress

POPSUGAR Plus Size Belted Maxi Dress ($51, originally $68)

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POPSUGAR Plus Size Belted Maxi Dress
$51
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POPSUGAR Belted Maxi Dress

POPSUGAR Belted Maxi Dress ($48, originally $64)

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POPSUGAR Belted Maxi Dress
$48
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Belted Maxi Dress

POPSUGAR Plus Size Belted Maxi Dress ($51, originally $68)

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POPSUGAR Plus Size Belted Maxi Dress
$51
from kohls.com
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POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress

POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress ($37, originally $50)

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POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress
$37
from kohls.com
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress

POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress ($40, originally $54)

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POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress
$40
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POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress

POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress ($37, originally $50)

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POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress
$37
from kohls.com
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress

POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress ($40, originally $54)

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POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress
$40
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POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress

POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress ($37, originally $50)

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POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress
$37
from kohls.com
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress

POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress ($40, originally $54)

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POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress
$40
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POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress

POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress ($37, originally $50)

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POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress
$37
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Print Tie-Waist Dress

POPSUGAR Plus Size Print Tie-Waist Dress ($40, originally $54)

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POPSUGAR Plus Size Print Tie-Waist Dress
$40
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POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress

POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress ($30, originally $60)

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POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress
$30
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POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress

POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress ($30, originally $60)

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POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress
$30
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POPSUGAR Button Up Midi Dress

POPSUGAR Button Up Midi Dress ($45, originally $60)

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POPSUGAR Button Up Midi Dress
$45
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POPSUGAR Button Up Midi Dress

POPSUGAR Button Up Midi Dress ($45, originally $60)

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$45
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POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress

POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress ($48, originally $64)

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POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress
$48
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Printed Midi Dress

POPSUGAR Plus Size Printed Midi Dress ($51, originally $68)

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$51
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POPSUGAR Ruffle Sleeve Dress

POPSUGAR Ruffle Sleeve Dress ($37, originally $50)

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POPSUGAR Ruffle Sleeve Dress
$37
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Ruffle Sleeve Dress

POPSUGAR Plus Size Ruffle Sleeve Dress ($40, originally $54)

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$40
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POPSUGAR Ruffle Sleeve Dress

POPSUGAR Ruffle Sleeve Dress ($37, originally $50)

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$37
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Ruffle Sleeve Dress

POPSUGAR Plus Size Ruffle Sleeve Dress ($40, originally $54)

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POPSUGAR Ruffle Sleeve Dress

POPSUGAR Ruffle Sleeve Dress ($37, originally $50)

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POPSUGAR Ruffle Sleeve Dress
$37
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Ruffle Sleeve Dress

POPSUGAR Plus Size Ruffle Sleeve Dress ($40, originally $54)

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POPSUGAR Plus Size Ruffle Sleeve Dress
$40
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POPSUGAR Ruffle Trim Swing Dress

POPSUGAR Ruffle Trim Swing Dress ($37, originally $50)

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POPSUGAR Ruffle Trim Swing Dress
$37
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POPSUGAR Asymmetrical Ruffle Hem Dress

POPSUGAR Asymmetrical Ruffle Hem Dress ($34, originally $68)

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POPSUGAR Asymmetrical Ruffle Hem Dress
$34
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POPSUGAR Belted Denim Dress

POPSUGAR Belted Denim Dress ($32, originally $64)

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POPSUGAR Belted Denim Dress
$32
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POPSUGAR Belted Denim Dress

POPSUGAR Belted Denim Dress ($32, originally $64)

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$32
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POPSUGAR Check Tank Dress

POPSUGAR Check Tank Dress ($51, originally $68)

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POPSUGAR Check Tank Dress
$51
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POPSUGAR Printed Wrap Dress

POPSUGAR Printed Wrap Dress ($30, originally $60)

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POPSUGAR Printed Wrap Dress
$30
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Printed Wrap Dress

POPSUGAR Plus Size Printed Wrap Dress ($32, originally $64)

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$32
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POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress

POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress ($45, originally $60)

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POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress
$45
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Mini Shirt Dress

POPSUGAR Plus Size Mini Shirt Dress ($48, originally $64)

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POPSUGAR Plus Size Mini Shirt Dress
$48
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POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress

POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress ($45, originally $60)

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$45
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Mini Shirt Dress

POPSUGAR Plus Size Mini Shirt Dress ($48, originally $64)

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POPSUGAR Plus Size Mini Shirt Dress
$48
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POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress

POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress ($45, originally $60)

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$45
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Mini Shirt Dress

POPSUGAR Plus Size Mini Shirt Dress ($48, originally $64)

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